The United States has undergone significant demographic change since the latter half of the 20th Century. Suburbanization, the baby boom, immigration, and other social and economic forces have impelled massive movements of people from urban centers to suburbs and back again. As communities have changed, public school districts have had to adapt their practices to match the needs of their changing populations. This case study examined one suburban community which has undergone tremendous demographic change over the past two decades. The overriding question of this study is "how do districts respond to demographic change?" A crucial sub-question asks "who are the key stakeholders involved and how do they perceive responses to demographic change?" Using interviews and document analysis, the researcher sought to understand the reactions to demographic change of one community's four school districts. The study revealed that state regulations and technical considerations shaped school district practices far more than demographic change. Certain practices that seemed direct responses to demographic change were few (open enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) classes) and sometimes halfheartedly implemented (minority hiring). A diversity discourse has arisen that credits the districts with responding to demographic change, when most of the responses were in reaction to state mandates. Fueling the diversity discourse is cultural deficit thinking that overemphasizes the community's academic, social, and economic neediness and the impact of students with disabilities and English Language Learners (ELLs). Finally, the study revealed that a vocal minority can still muster the political influence to maintain discriminatory policies, even when they are contrary to students' best interests. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]